Chapter
The Slow Motion Car Crash of Kevin McCarthy's Speakership
01:13 - 09:05 (07:52)
The recent events around the Speaker's gavel, which brought attention to Republican Congressmen's opposition to McCarthy’s leadership, shows how some lawmakers may think he is a sellout while others need to fulfill the system's requirements regardless of how clear the outcome is.
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This episode talks about the unexpected results during the election of a House Speaker back in 2015, and what caused so many rounds of voting and opponents of McCarthy within his own party.
01:13 - 04:58 (03:45)
US politics
Summary
This episode talks about the unexpected results during the election of a House Speaker back in 2015, and what caused so many rounds of voting and opponents of McCarthy within his own party.
ChapterThe Slow Motion Car Crash of Kevin McCarthy's Speakership
EpisodeSpeaker McCarthy. But at What Cost?
PodcastThe Daily
Some lawmakers view Kevin McCarthy as a sellout and feel that a disruptor rather than someone with personal animus towards McCarthy is the best option for Speaker of the House.
04:58 - 09:05 (04:06)
Matt Gaetz
Summary
Some lawmakers view Kevin McCarthy as a sellout and feel that a disruptor rather than someone with personal animus towards McCarthy is the best option for Speaker of the House.